1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1977 Ford Monarch
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Monarch. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Monarch would be higher. At 4,968 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford Monarch is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Monarch weights approximately 255 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. 1977 Ford Monarch 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. 1977 Ford Monarch will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1977 Ford Monarch | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 288 GTO | Monarch |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 4968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |
