1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 348 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corona. 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, 1990 Ferrari 348 (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari 348 | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 348 | Corona |
Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |