1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 376 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Corona |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1858 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 51 L |
