1974 Ferrari 308 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 36 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. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1974 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1974 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ferrari 308 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ferrari | Tesla |
Model | 308 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2352 mm |