1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 235 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 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, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 500 Superfast | Soarer |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |