1980 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (97 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 320 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona. 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Toyota Corona | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Toyota | Ferrari |
Model | Corona | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2366 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2649 mm |