1970 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 Ferrari California
To start off, 2010 Ferrari California is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari California weights approximately 890 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina. 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, 2010 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Carina | 2010 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Toyota | Ferrari |
| Model | Carina | California |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2670 mm |
