1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 550 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari F355 | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | F355 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |
