2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 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 277 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 875 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ferrari 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 550 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 96 L |
