1948 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 455 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 125 F1.
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. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 has manual transmission. 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ferrari 125 F1 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 125 F1 | Corona |
Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2530 mm |