1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 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 603 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corona weights approximately 50 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ferrari F50 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | F50 | Corona |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 671 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 521 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 3000 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 | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1050 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 |