1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1984 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1984 Ferrari 400 and 1984 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (306 HP) has 239 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Carina. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1984 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Ferrari 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ferrari 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 400 (392 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Carina. (121 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 400 | 1984 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 400 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
