1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1965 Ferrari 330GT
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 330GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 330GT would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 330GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 308. (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 330GT weights approximately 150 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308. 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, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 1965 Ferrari 330GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 308 | 330GT |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 240 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 | 1280 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 90 L |
