2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1977 Toyota Century
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Century weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1977 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 550 | Century |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3374 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |
