1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1998 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 20 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Plymouth Prowler. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1998 Plymouth Prowler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1998 Plymouth Prowler. 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, 1998 Plymouth Prowler (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308. 1998 Plymouth Prowler 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. 1998 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 1998 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
| Model | 308 | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2880 mm |
