1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1979 Triumph TR7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 308 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 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1979 Triumph TR7. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1979 Triumph TR7. 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 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph TR7. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari 308 | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
| Model | 308 | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2170 mm |
