1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1993 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 14 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 308. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1993 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 1993 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Ferrari | Italdesign |
| Model | 308 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
