1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1963 Subaru 360
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Subaru 360 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 381 more horse power than 1963 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1963 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 840 kg more than 1963 Subaru 360. 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 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1963 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Subaru |
| Model | 288 GTO | 360 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 61.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 64 L |
