1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1977 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 308 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 221 kg more than 1977 Ferrari 308.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (266 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1977 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Chevelle | 308 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |
