1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 1974 ZIL 117
To start off, 1974 ZIL 117 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 6,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1685 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 308. 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, 1974 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari 308 | 1974 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Ferrari | ZIL |
| Model | 308 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 6957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3310 mm |
