1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 is newer by 2 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 225 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 505. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 106 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 505. (235 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 288 GTO | 505 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
