1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (185 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 150 kg more than 1978 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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 1979 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2950 mm |
