1987 Ferrari 208 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 208 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1978 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, 1987 Ferrari 208 (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari 208 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 208 | Corona |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 60 L |