1975 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 585 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1975 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, 2012 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Toyota | Ferrari |
Model | Corolla | 599 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 652 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2751 mm |