1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 308 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 308.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Ferrari 308. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1973 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari 308 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 308 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
