1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1985 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 208 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 208. (217 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1985 Ferrari 208. 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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 1985 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 308 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |
