1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1974 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1974 Ferrari 308 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 1974 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1974 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 GT | 308 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
