1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 521 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (119 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 273 kg more than 1984 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 F40 (721 Nm) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari F40 | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | F40 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 640 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 721 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 990 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 75 L |