1999 Ferrari F355 vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F355 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 354 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F355.
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, 1999 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (236 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F355 | 1969 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | F355 | Century |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1704 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
