1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1965 Subaru 360
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1965 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1965 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1965 Subaru 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Subaru 360. (36 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 1965 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Subaru |
| Model | 308 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 64 L |
