1974 Ferrari 308 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1974 Ferrari 308 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1974 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1974 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1974 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ferrari 308 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 308 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
