1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1965 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | F355 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
