1987 Ferrari GTO vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 Ferrari GTO is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari GTO (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 115 kg more than 1973 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 GTO (904 Nm) has 760 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari GTO | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | GTO | Corona |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 904 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1110 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
