1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 400 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 187 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (119 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1984 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 400 | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 400 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 75 L |
