1980 Ferrari 308 vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
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 Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Holden Statesman. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 146 kg more than 1980 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, 1971 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 308. 1971 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 308 | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 308 | Statesman |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2900 mm |