1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 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 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1980 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 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 400 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 400 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 46 L |
