1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (88 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 220 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 500 Mondial | Carina |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 955 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
