1995 Ferrari F55 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica

To start off, 1995 Ferrari F55 is newer by 18 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F55 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F55 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F55 weights approximately 567 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, 1995 Ferrari F55 (759 Nm) has 617 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (142 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica. 1977 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari F55 has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari F55 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Ferrari F55 1977 Toyota Celica
Make Ferrari Toyota
Model F55 Celica
Year Released 1995 1977
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3496 cc 1588 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 376 HP 86 HP
Engine RPM 8250 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 759 Nm 142 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1515 kg 948 kg
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 L 61 L


 

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