1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 308 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. 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, 1975 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 308 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 68 L |
