1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1987 TVR 420
To start off, 1987 TVR 420 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 4,225 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 TVR 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR 420 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 308. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR 420 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1987 TVR 420.
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, 1987 TVR 420 (393 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 TVR 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 1987 TVR 420 | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | 308 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 4225 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 59 L |
