1991 Ferrari F40 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1991 Ferrari F40 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1970 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, 1991 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari F40 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | F40 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 1164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 51 L |
