1980 Ferrari 312 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 312 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,991 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 312 (508 HP @ 12300 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 375 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 312.
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. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 312 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 312 | Corona |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 508 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 12300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |