1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 400 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (73 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1970 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 400 (392 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 400 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 400 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 51 L |
