1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 2011 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti EX is newer by 33 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti EX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Infiniti EX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308. 2011 Infiniti EX 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. 2011 Infiniti EX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 2011 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Infiniti |
| Model | 308 | EX |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2799 mm |
