1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 630 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1981 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Ferrari Testarossa | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | Testarossa | Corolla |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |