1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 1964 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 308 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Innocenti A 40 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1964 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1964 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1964 Innocenti A 40. 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, 1975 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 308 | 1964 Innocenti A 40 | |
Make | Ferrari | Innocenti |
Model | 308 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2220 mm |