1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 725 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 308.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ferrari 308. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 308 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |
