1964 Ferrari 275 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 3,285 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 275 (256 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 275 weights approximately 298 kg more than 1978 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. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 275 has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 275 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 275 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 275 | Corona |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3285 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 61 L |