1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M 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 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. 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 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
