1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 5 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (210 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 204 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 308 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.2:1 |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2880 mm |