1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 2003 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 25 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 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 21 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.
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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 2003 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 308 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
