1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1988 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 9 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 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva. 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, 1988 Ford Festiva, 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 1988 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2300 mm |
