1979 BMW 728 vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1979 BMW 728. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 245 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 728. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 728 | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 728 | 288 GTO |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 120 L |
