1980 Ferrari 308 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 8 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 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Supra. (232 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 266 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 308 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 308 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |
