1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1153 kg more than 1972 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 400 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 75 L |