1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 295 kg more than 1982 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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Dodge Aspen | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Aspen | 308 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |