1988 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari 412 GT | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 412 GT | Corolla |
Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |