1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (335 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC weights approximately 85 kg more than 1976 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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 308 | 365 GTC |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |
