1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 2010 GMC Sierra

To start off, 2010 GMC Sierra is newer by 32 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Sierra (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 953 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 308. 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, 2010 GMC Sierra (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308. 2010 GMC Sierra 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. 2010 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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