1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 16 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 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 90 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 512 M | 308 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2927 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |
