1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1980 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1980 Zastava 1300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 308 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 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1980 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1980 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1980 Zastava 1300. 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 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 1980 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Zastava |
| Model | 308 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |
