1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 284 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. 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 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica. 1978 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 512 BB | Celica |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1967 cc |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 60 L |