1981 Ferrari 308 vs. 1956 Skoda 440
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 308 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1956 Skoda 440. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 308 | 1956 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Skoda |
| Model | 308 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 47 L |
