1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 625 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina.
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. 1981 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Carina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |