1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 559 kg more than 1969 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 208 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 208 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |
