1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina 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 159 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 87.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |
