1998 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1975 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1998 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Maranello (479 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 645 kg more than 1975 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 Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Ferrari Maranello 1975 Toyota Corona
Make Ferrari Toyota
Model Maranello Corona
Year Released 1998 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5474 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 479 HP 84 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 563 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 77 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 4560 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2510 mm


 

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