1961 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 55 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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.
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1961 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Spider | 288 GTO |
Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 395 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 120 L |