1981 Ferrari 308 vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 308 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 79 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ferrari 308 | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 308 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2693 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 79 L |