1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica 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 280 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 60 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 1981 Toyota Celica 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. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 288 GTO | Celica |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |
