1991 Ferrari 348 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1991 Ferrari 348 is newer by 11 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 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 313 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, 1991 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari 348 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 348 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1152 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 |
