1980 Ferrari 308 vs. 1982 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 199 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, 1982 Ford Mustang (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 308 | 1982 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2560 mm |