1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1959 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 F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari F40 | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | F40 | Corona |
Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 472 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 75 mm |
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 | 1104 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 75 L |