2005 Ferrari F430 vs. 1984 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 2005 Ferrari F430 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari F430 (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 438 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1984 Toyota Starlet. 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, 2005 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari F430 | 1984 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | F430 | Starlet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 40 L |
