1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown.
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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (143 Nm). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari F355 | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | F355 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2540 mm |
