1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 28 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350.
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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari 308 | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| 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 | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3610 mm |
