1974 Ferrari 308 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Ferrari 308 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1968 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, 1974 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ferrari 308 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 308 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2420 mm |
