1987 Ferrari GTO vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1987 Ferrari GTO is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari GTO (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 575 kg more than 1987 Ferrari GTO.
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, 1987 Ferrari GTO (904 Nm) has 654 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (250 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari GTO | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | GTO | Century |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 904 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1800 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2870 mm |
