1981 Ferrari 308 vs. 1972 Ford Custom
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 308 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Custom would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 489 kg more than 1981 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, 1972 Ford Custom (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 308. 1972 Ford Custom has automatic transmission and 1981 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1981 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Custom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 308 | 1972 Ford Custom | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Custom |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 83 L |
