1988 Ferrari F1 88 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 (612 HP @ 12000 RPM) has 497 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 625 kg more than 1988 Ferrari F1 88.
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. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari F1 88 has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari F1 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari F1 88 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | F1 88 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 12000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2620 mm |
