1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 500 kg more than 1973 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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (364 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ferrari 365 GT | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 365 GT | Corona |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |