1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche

To start off, 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 13 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1973 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. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1973 Ferrari 308 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche
Make Ferrari Rolls-Royce
Model 308 Corniche
Year Released 1973 1986
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2927 cc 6750 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 255 HP 0 HP
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 104.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 99.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1265 kg 2280 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 5200 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 3030 mm