1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 32 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 39 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (119 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 255 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 | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 500 Mondial | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 990 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |
