1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 2012 SSC Tuatara
To start off, 2012 SSC Tuatara 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 6,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SSC Tuatara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1103 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SSC Tuatara should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 118 kg more than 2012 SSC Tuatara.
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, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,042 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 752 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 SSC Tuatara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 2012 SSC Tuatara | |
| Make | Ferrari | SSC |
| Model | 308 | Tuatara |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 6932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 1350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 1042 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1092 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2667 mm |
