1971 Chrysler Newport 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 Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 550 kg more than 1976 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, 1971 Chrysler Newport (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Newport | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | Newport | 308 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2560 mm |
