2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1955 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 466 more horse power than 1955 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1955 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1955 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Toyota Crown. 2005 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1955 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1955 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 612 | 1955 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 612 | Crown |
Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 515 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2540 mm |