1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina 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 147 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 237 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |
