2009 Ferrari F430 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1970 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, 2009 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari F430 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | F430 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 311 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
