1967 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1974 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1974 Ferrari 308 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1974 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1974 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1974 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 250 GTO | 308 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |