1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 1982 Ferrari 208

To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (220 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 598 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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (241 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.

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