1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1983 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 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 25 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 308. (230 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 141 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 1983 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 308 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2925 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |
