1980 Ferrari 308 vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 308 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 504 kg more than 1952 Porsche 356. 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, 1980 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Porsche 356. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 308 | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 308 | 356 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 79 L |