1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1973 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina 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 174 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 561 kg more than 1973 Ford Cortina. 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, 1983 Ferrari 308 (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 308 | 1973 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
