1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 28 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 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (158 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 990 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 308 | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 308 | Patrol |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2980 mm |