2005 Dodge Durango vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2005 Dodge Durango is newer by 26 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 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 887 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, 2005 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Durango | 308 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2252 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2560 mm |
