1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1975 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 308 | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 308 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 82 L |
