1989 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 573 kg more than 1966 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, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 328 GTS | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1076 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
