1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1970 Rover P5B

To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,527 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 215 kg more than 1979 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, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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