1991 Ferrari F40 vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1991 Ferrari F40 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 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 353 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (119 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 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 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari F40 | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | F40 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 75 L |
