2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | F430 | Celica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
