1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1977 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1977 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1977 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) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1977 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 400 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4822 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 95 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2380 mm |