1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 10 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 287 more horse power than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 30 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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 288 GTO | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |