1980 Ferrari 308 vs. 1974 Fiat 124
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 308 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 124 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) has 181 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 308 | 1974 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 308 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 38 L |
