1974 Ferrari Dino vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,924 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari Dino (250 HP) has 166 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 329 kg more than 1975 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 Dino (283 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm). This means 1974 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 1975 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1974 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1974 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ferrari Dino | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | Dino | Corona |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2924 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 84 HP |
Torque | 283 Nm | 135 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |