1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 (380 HP) has 125 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 308. (255 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 weights approximately 268 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 308. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 (434 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 365 GT4 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 255 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
