1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort 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 196 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 377 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 1980 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 53.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 45 L |
