1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (155 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 321 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 208 | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 208 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 133 L |
