1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 375 kg more than 1973 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 512 M | Corona |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2252 cc |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |
