1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (232 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 298 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208.
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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 208 | 250 GTE |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1960 |
| 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 | 254 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 140 L |
