1978 Toyota Celica vs. 2009 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 523 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 649 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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Celica | 2009 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Toyota | Ferrari |
| Model | Celica | 599 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1967 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 105 L |
