2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 1979 Toyota Corona

To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1979 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona.

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