1997 Ferrari F310 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F310 is newer by 18 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 2,998 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari F310 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 756 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F310.
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. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1997 Ferrari F310 has manual transmission. 1997 Ferrari F310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari F310 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | F310 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2700 mm |
