1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1994 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 is newer by 16 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1994 Ferrari F355.
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, 1994 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 1994 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 308 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
