1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort 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 339 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 420 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 288 GTO | Escort |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| 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 | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 41 L |
