1983 Ferrari 208 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 208 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
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 GT (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 208 | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 208 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| 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 | 153 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
