1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 308 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 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 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 399 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 308 | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 308 | 124 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2290 mm |