1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 308 | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |