1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 5 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (213 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 5 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, 1984 Nissan Leopard (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308. 1984 Nissan Leopard 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. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 308 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |
