1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 2003 Toyota Crown

To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (252 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 321 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.

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 F40 (721 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (328 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown. 2003 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Ferrari F40 2003 Toyota Crown
Make Ferrari Toyota
Model F40 Crown
Year Released 1989 2003
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2936 cc 2982 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 640 HP 252 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 721 Nm 328 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1263 kg 1584 kg
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 71 L


 

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