1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1965 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mitsubishi 500 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 372 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 695 kg more than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. 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 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
Model | 288 GTO | 500 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2070 mm |