1974 Ferrari 308 vs. 1989 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 208 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 208.
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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ferrari 308 | 1989 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 308 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2360 mm |
