1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 2008 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2008 Pagani Zonda 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Pagani Zonda.
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 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 2008 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pagani |
| Model | 308 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
