1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 22 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 739 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 308.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (399 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari 308 | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2840 mm |
