1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1985 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 208 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 208. (217 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 325 kg more than 1985 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, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1985 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 365 GT | 208 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4388 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |
