2005 Ferrari 360 vs. 1974 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 360 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1974 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Ferrari 360.
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 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 360 | 1974 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 360 | 308 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |