1949 Ferrari 166 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (12 cylinders), 1949 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 166 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 150 kg more than 1949 Ferrari 166.
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 1949 Ferrari 166 has manual transmission. 1949 Ferrari 166 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:
1949 Ferrari 166 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 166 | Corona |
Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1050 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |