2009 Ferrari 599 vs. 1984 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Century weights approximately 35 kg more than 2009 Ferrari 599.
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 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Century. 1984 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 599 | 1984 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 599 | Century |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |
