1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 575 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
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. 1980 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Carina |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
