1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1960 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1960 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 400 (393 Nm) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Corona. (65 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 400 | 1960 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 400 | Corona |
Year Released | 1983 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 65 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 75 L |