1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 2009 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 456M is newer by 33 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 325 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, 2009 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 2009 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 308 | 456M |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
