1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 308. (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1985 Porsche 928.
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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308. 1985 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 308 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 308 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
