1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 2003 Ford 427
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 26 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 6,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Ford 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford 427 (582 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari 308.
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, 2003 Ford 427 (704 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari 308 | 2003 Ford 427 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | 427 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 582 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 704 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
