1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 55 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 288 GTO | Capri |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| 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 | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |
