1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1965 Toyota Corona is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Corona weights approximately 265 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Corona |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
