1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 249 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO.

Because 1964 Ferrari GTO is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Ferrari GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 GTO (255 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Ferrari GTO 2008 Toyota Corolla
Make Ferrari Toyota
Model GTO Corolla
Year Released 1964 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 1794 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 301 HP 0 HP
Torque 255 Nm 171 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 878 kg 1127 kg
Vehicle Length 4220 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1140 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2610 mm


 

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