1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 760 kg more than 1974 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 456M | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2380 mm |
