1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 3 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 355 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 288 GTO | Crown |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
