1995 Ferrari F55 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1995 Ferrari F55 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 308 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F55 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F55 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1979 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, 1995 Ferrari F55 (759 Nm) has 654 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Toyota Corolla 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. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Ferrari F55 1979 Toyota Corolla
Make Ferrari Toyota
Model F55 Corolla
Year Released 1995 1979
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3496 cc 1290 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 376 HP 68 HP
Engine RPM 8250 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 759 Nm 105 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1515 kg 885 kg
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2410 mm


 

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