1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1965 Renault Floride

To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Floride would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1965 Renault Floride. 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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Ferrari 308 1965 Renault Floride
Make Ferrari Renault
Model 308 Floride
Year Released 1979 1965
Engine Position Middle Rear
Engine Size 2927 cc 1108 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 48 HP
Engine RPM 7700 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 283 Nm 88 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 70 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 72 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1365 kg 815 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2270 mm