1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 400 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (306 HP) has 221 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Celica. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1974 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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Celica. (142 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 400 | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 400 | Celica |
Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 392 Nm | 142 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |