1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 1977 Toyota Publica
To start off, both 1977 Ferrari 308 and 1977 Toyota Publica were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 175 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1977 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Ferrari 308 (266 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari 308 | 1977 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 308 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2270 mm |
