1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla 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 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1985 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 F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | F355 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 75 L |
