1978 Dodge Aspen vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1978 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 213 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308.
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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Dodge Aspen | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Aspen | 308 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2350 mm |
