1991 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 590 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari 512 TR | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 512 TR | Celica |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1770 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
