2007 Ferrari F430 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Ferrari F430 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1971 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, 2007 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ferrari F430 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | F430 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4308 cc | 1070 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 483 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |