1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1971 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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 400 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 400 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 51 L |
