1984 Daimler 4.2 vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1984 Daimler 4.2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Daimler 4.2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1984 Daimler 4.2. (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1984 Daimler 4.2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daimler 4.2 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1979 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, 1984 Daimler 4.2 (314 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Daimler 4.2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daimler 4.2 | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Daimler | Ferrari |
| Model | 4.2 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2560 mm |
