1989 Ferrari 208 vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 208 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (239 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 10 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ferrari 208 (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 208 | 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 208 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1989 | 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 | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 100 L |
