1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (220 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208. 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 74 L |
