1980 Ferrari 308 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 308 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 308. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 106 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 308. 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 308 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 308 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2830 mm |
