1999 Ferrari F399 vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F399 is newer by 20 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 2,997 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F399 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F399 (750 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 495 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F399 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 759 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F399.
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, 1999 Ferrari F399 (373 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F399 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308. 1999 Ferrari F399 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ferrari F399 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F399 | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | F399 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 606 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2560 mm |
