1984 Ferrari 328 GTB vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is newer by 14 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 1,850 cc, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB weights approximately 268 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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (260 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (134 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 328 GTB | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1850 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 995 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2340 mm |
