1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 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 392 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 308. (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 402 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 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 308 | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 308 | F40 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
