1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 2000 Ford TL-50
To start off, 2000 Ford TL-50 is newer by 24 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2000 Ford TL-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TL-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 63 kg more than 2000 Ford TL-50. 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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308. 2000 Ford TL-50 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TL-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 308 | 2000 Ford TL-50 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | TL-50 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 570 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1302 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |