2005 Ferrari F430 vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Ferrari F430 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina 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 380 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 304 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ferrari F430 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ferrari F430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari F430 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | F430 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
