1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 6 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. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1984 Ford Capri 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. 1984 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |
