1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Charger. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Charger. 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Charger. (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Charger | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | Charger | 308 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2560 mm |
