1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 1 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. Both 1979 Ferrari 308 and 1978 Ferrari 308 are equipped with a 2,927 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 240 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 308 | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 308 | 308 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 74 L |