1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 135 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM 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:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 LM | Corona |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 75 L |
