1967 Ferrari 312 vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Toyota Carina is newer by 12 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Carina weights approximately 415 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. 1979 Toyota Carina 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. 1979 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 312 | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 312 | Carina |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2989 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 770 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 880 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |