2009 Ferrari 456M vs. 1987 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 456M is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Century weights approximately 116 kg more than 2009 Ferrari 456M.
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, 2009 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 456M | 1987 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 456M | Century |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
