1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1955 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 1955 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |
