2009 Ferrari 599 vs. 1977 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1977 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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 599 | 1977 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 599 | 308 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
