1987 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 303 kg more than 1972 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 328 GTS (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 328 GTS | Corona |
Year Released | 1987 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3184 cc | 1705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 51 L |