1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1989 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 208 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari 208. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 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, 1989 Ferrari 208 (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1989 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 GTO | 208 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 120 L |
