1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 65 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 308 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |