1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1959 Talbot Lago America

To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Talbot Lago America would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP) has 158 more horse power than 1959 Talbot Lago America. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1959 Talbot Lago America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1959 Talbot Lago America. 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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Talbot Lago America. (191 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Talbot Lago America.

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