1996 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 681 kg more than 1970 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari 512 M | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 512 M | Corolla |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1166 cc |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2340 mm |