1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1981 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 208 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1981 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 GT | 208 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |
