1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina 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 347 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 447 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. 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 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 288 GTO | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 36 L |
