1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 350 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 308.
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, 2006 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 100.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
