1978 Ferrari 312 vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, both 1978 Ferrari 312 and 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,991 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 312 (503 HP @ 12200 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 790 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 312.
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. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 312 | 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
Model | 312 | Debonair |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 503 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 12200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |