1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 263 kg more than 1982 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 208 | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 208 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 90 L |
