1988 Toyota Model F vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 4,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ferrari 458 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1988 Toyota Model F. 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Model F | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Toyota | Ferrari |
| Model | Model F | 458 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 4499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1213 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2650 mm |
