1984 Citroen CX vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, both 1984 Citroen CX and 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 290 more horse power than 1984 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen CX.
Because 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen CX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen CX. (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen CX | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | CX | 288 GTO |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 120 L |
