1968 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1980 Toyota Carina

To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 12 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 499 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 1968 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT 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:

1968 Ferrari 365 GT 1980 Toyota Carina
Make Ferrari Toyota
Model 365 GT Carina
Year Released 1968 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4390 cc 1588 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 320 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1464 kg 965 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2510 mm


 

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