1963 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corsa is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 614 kg more than 1981 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 GTE | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2951 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 235 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 | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
