1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 6 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 308. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 400 | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
