1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 308 | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| 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 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2360 mm |
