1989 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 18 kg more than 1969 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, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 328 GTS | Crown |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
