1992 Ferrari 348 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 348 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 493 kg more than 1978 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, 1992 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 348 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 348 | Corona |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 972 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |