1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 399 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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 Ford Shelby GT 500 (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 966 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 |
