1960 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corsa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 615 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 GTE | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
