1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 966 kg more than 1974 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1974 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1974 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 400 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2380 mm |