1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 585 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1978 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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1999 Ferrari F50 has manual transmission. 1999 Ferrari F50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | F50 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 61 L |
