1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 36 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram.
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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Ferrari | Dodge |
| Model | 308 | Ram |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2900 mm |
