1972 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 350 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Impala | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Impala | 308 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2560 mm |
