1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 558 kg more than 1978 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 Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | Testarossa | Corona |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |