1974 Ferrari 308 vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1978 Ford Cortina. 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 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ferrari 308 | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |