1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 2001 Ford Econoline

To start off, 2001 Ford Econoline is newer by 18 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 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (205 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econoline. (197 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econoline weights approximately 895 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, 2001 Ford Econoline (338 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.

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