1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 22 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 308. (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 256 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350.
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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 308 | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
