1990 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (97 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 720 kg more than 1980 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 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari 412 GT | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 412 GT | Corona |
Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |