1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 2008 TVR T 350
To start off, 2008 TVR T 350 is newer by 32 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR T 350 (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 TVR T 350.
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, 2008 TVR T 350 (392 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 2008 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | 308 | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |
