1953 Ferrari 250 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 250 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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.
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1953 Ferrari 250 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 250 | Corona |
Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |