1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 2002 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2002 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 24 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Maranello (509 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 310 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 308. 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, 2002 Ferrari Maranello (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 2002 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 308 | Maranello |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 509 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
