1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1983 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ferrari 208 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 242 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 80 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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1983 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 288 GTO | 208 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |