1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 10 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 261 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 308 | F40 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
