1974 Ferrari 308 vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 39 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 13 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fusion. (234 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fusion weights approximately 195 kg more than 1974 Ferrari 308.
Because 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Ferrari 308. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Fusion (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308. 2013 Ford Fusion 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. 2013 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Ferrari 308 | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Fusion |
Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4869 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2121 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2850 mm |