1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1975 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 308 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 487 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
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, 1975 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 1975 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 1975 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | GTO | 308 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
