1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1980 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1980 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Statesman weights approximately 442 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308.
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, 1980 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308. 1980 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 1980 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 308 | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2900 mm |
