1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1995 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1995 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 17 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 4,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1995 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 308 | 1995 Italdesign Nazca | |
Make | Ferrari | Italdesign |
Model | 308 | Nazca |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |