1998 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer 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 345 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 390 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 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 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (211 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 1981 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari Maranello will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Maranello | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Maranello | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 479 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
