1966 Ferrari 275 vs. 1975 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 308 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 3,285 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 275.
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, 1966 Ferrari 275 (294 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari 275 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 275 | 1975 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 275 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3285 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
