1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (232 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 65 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 308.
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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 308 | 250 GTE |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2600 mm |
