1968 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1972 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1972 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 559 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corona. 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, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Ferrari 365 GT 1972 Toyota Corona
Make Ferrari Toyota
Model 365 GT Corona
Year Released 1968 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4390 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 320 HP 82 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 363 Nm 123 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 80.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 78 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1464 kg 905 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 51 L