1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2002 Toyota Tundra is newer by 23 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 4,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 442 kg more than 2002 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2002 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308. 2002 Toyota Tundra 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. 2002 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 308 | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 308 | Tundra |
Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 427 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3270 mm |