1974 Ferrari 308 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1974 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1974 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ferrari 308 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 308 | 550 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |
