1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1985 Opel Monza
To start off, 1985 Opel Monza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO 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 281 more horse power than 1985 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Monza weights approximately 101 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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1985 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 288 GTO | Monza |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
