1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP) has 247 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1966 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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 400 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 400 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |
