1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1957 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, 1998 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari F355 | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | F355 | Corona |
Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 75 L |