1991 Ferrari F40 vs. 1983 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1991 Ferrari F40 is newer by 8 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 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 308. (230 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 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 406 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari F40 | 1983 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | F40 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 2925 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |
