1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 10 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona. 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 GTO | Corona |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2440 mm |
