1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1971 Ford 17
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford 17 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 @ 7000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1971 Ford 17. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 1971 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 87 L |
