1983 Ferrari 208 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 208 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1973 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, 1983 Ferrari 208 (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 208 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 208 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
