2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1985 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla. 1985 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 612 | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 612 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 587 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |