1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1983 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corsa. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 1983 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 412 GT | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
