1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 23 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 250 GT | 208 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 74 L |