2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 928 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 612 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5747 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 532 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 75 L |
