1967 Alvis TF vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alvis TF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alvis TF would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alvis TF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1967 Alvis TF. (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1967 Alvis TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alvis TF weights approximately 325 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alvis TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alvis TF | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
| Make | Alvis | Ferrari |
| Model | TF | 288 GTO |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 120 L |
