1981 Ferrari 308 vs. 1977 Ford LTD

To start off, 1981 Ferrari 308 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 308. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 510 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 308. 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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 308. 1977 Ford LTD 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. 1977 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Ferrari 308 1977 Ford LTD
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 308 LTD
Year Released 1981 1977
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2926 cc 5763 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 238 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 525 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1790 kg
Vehicle Length 4240 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 3080 mm


 

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