1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 416 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari 308 | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 308 | F50 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |
