1967 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 15 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 80 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (220 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 317 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 GTO | 208 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 74 L |
