1980 Ferrari 308 vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux is newer by 28 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 361 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, 2008 Toyota Hilux (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 308 | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 308 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
