1980 Ferrari 308 vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 30 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 81 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 46 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, 1980 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 308 | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 308 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 79 L |
