1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica 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 383 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 12 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
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 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica. 1978 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari F40 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | F40 | Celica |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 472 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 60 L |