1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1975 Ferrari 208 (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 1983 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 208 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 208 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1975 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |