1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1983 Ford Fiesta
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 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fiesta 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 355 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 510 kg more than 1983 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fiesta.
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1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1983 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 288 GTO | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 55.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 34 L |