1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 170 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 308 | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 308 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1976 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2860 mm |