1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1984 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1984 Toyota MR2. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 735 kg more than 1984 Toyota MR2. 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 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota MR2. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari 456M | 1984 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 456M | MR2 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 40 L |