2002 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2002 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 24 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Maranello (509 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 423 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 703 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, 2002 Ferrari Maranello (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2002 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 2002 Ferrari Maranello 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:
2002 Ferrari Maranello | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | Maranello | Corona |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 509 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1675 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 61 L |