1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1996 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 20 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1996 Venturi Atlantique.
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, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Ferrari | Venturi |
| Model | 308 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
