1981 Ferrari 308 vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 308 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 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 128 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ferrari 308 | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 308 | 911 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 61 L |