1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 32 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 135 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1343 kg more than 1977 Ferrari 308.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ferrari 308. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari 308 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 308 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |
