1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1955 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (205 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1955 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1955 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1955 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Ferrari 308 (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 308 | 1955 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 308 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2540 mm |
