2004 Ferrari 612 vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 504 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 874 kg more than 1958 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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona. 2004 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1958 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1958 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 612 | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 612 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
