1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. 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 196 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 1958 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
