1951 Ferrari 340 America vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 340 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 340 America (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 340 America weights approximately 62 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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. 1975 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 340 America has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 340 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 340 America | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 340 America | Corolla |
Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1030 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |