1974 AMC Matador vs. 1974 Ferrari 308
To start off, both 1974 AMC Matador and 1974 Ferrari 308 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 427 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308. 1974 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1974 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1974 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 AMC Matador | 1974 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | AMC | Ferrari |
Model | Matador | 308 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5896 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |