1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 1973 Fiat 124
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 308 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1973 Fiat 124. 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, 1977 Ferrari 308 (266 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari 308 | 1973 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 308 | 124 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 38 L |