1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1972 Rover P5B

To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1972 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover P5B weights approximately 365 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.

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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover P5B. 1972 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications: