1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 2010 BMW M5
To start off, 2010 BMW M5 is newer by 32 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 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M5 weights approximately 455 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, 2010 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 2010 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 308 | M5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2888 mm |
