1980 Ferrari 308 vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 308 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul 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 195 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 502 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 308 | 1966 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1181 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 40 L |
