1986 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 453 kg more than 1979 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, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 328 GTS | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
