1967 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corona weights approximately 220 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 GTO | Corona |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
