1980 Ferrari 308 vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 29 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 308. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 318 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 308. 2009 Ford Expedition 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. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 308 | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 106 L |
