1957 Ferrari 255 S vs. 1982 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Toyota Corolla is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 2,715 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 255 S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 20 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 255 S.
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. 1982 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 255 S has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 255 S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1957 Ferrari 255 S | 1982 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 255 S | Corolla |
Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2715 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |