1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1978 Porsche 936
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 Porsche 936. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 936 would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 525 kg more than 1978 Porsche 936.
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.
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1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1978 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 288 GTO | 936 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 700 kg |