1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 1980 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1980 Ford Cougar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Cougar weights approximately 115 kg more than 1975 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. 1980 Ford Cougar has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 308 | 1980 Ford Cougar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
