1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1997 Mercury MC4
To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 19 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1997 Mercury MC4. (202 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury MC4.
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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308. 1997 Mercury MC4 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. 1997 Mercury MC4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 308 | 1997 Mercury MC4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 308 | MC4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |