1978 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, both 1978 Daihatsu Taft and 1978 Ferrari 308 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (62 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ferrari 308. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Taft 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (150 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Taft | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Taft | 308 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2560 mm |
