1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1979 Peugeot 305
To start off, both 1979 Ferrari 308 and 1979 Peugeot 305 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 191 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 305. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 305. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 305. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ferrari 308 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ferrari 308. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 305, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 305. (96 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 305.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 1979 Peugeot 305 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 308 | 305 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 67.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |
