1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Willys-Overland Rural would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 24 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Ferrari 308 (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 308 | 1958 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Ferrari | Willys-Overland |
| Model | 308 | Rural |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
