1983 Ferrari 126 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 126 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 126 (594 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 526 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corona weights approximately 470 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 126.
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. 1981 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 126 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 126 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 126 | Corona |
Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 594 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |