1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 30 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster 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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 4390 mm |
