1967 Ferrari 312 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 2,989 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 312 (355 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 422 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 312.
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. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 312 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:
| 1967 Ferrari 312 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 312 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2989 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
