1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (380 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1979 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | F355 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
