1985 Ferrari 208 vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (194 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1985 Ferrari 208 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 1985 Ferrari 208. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2004 Toyota Corolla (260 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 208.

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