1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 830 kg more than 1975 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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari GTO | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | GTO | Corona |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
