1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 29 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 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 110 kg more 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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 308 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 308 | 360 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 283 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |