1962 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1967 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 700 kg more than 1967 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 250 GTE | Corolla |
Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 61 L |