1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph 1500 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 192 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 1500. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1973 Triumph 1500. 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
| Model | 308 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
