1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia 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 340 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 25 kg more than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 288 GTO | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |
