1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2420 mm |
