1947 Ferrari 125S vs. 1974 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 125S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 125S would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Ferrari 125S (118 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Ferrari 125S should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 244 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 125S.

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. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1947 Ferrari 125S has manual transmission. 1947 Ferrari 125S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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