1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 20 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 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 245 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 1995 Ford Scorpio 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. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Ferrari 308 1995 Ford Scorpio
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 308 Scorpio
Year Released 1975 1995
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2927 cc 2935 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 204 HP
Engine RPM 7700 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 290 Nm 281 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1365 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1440 mm