1971 Toyota Corona vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 536 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1971 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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Toyota Corona | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Toyota | Ferrari |
| Model | Corona | 599 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
