1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 32 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 711 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1976 Ferrari 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ferrari 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 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 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 400 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 422 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 55 L |