1963 Ferrari 156 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 156 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 508 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 156 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 156 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 75 L |