1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 2000 Ford ST 460
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 21 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 308.
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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 308 | 2000 Ford ST 460 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | ST 460 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 460 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 178 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |