1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 11 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 277 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 5 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 288 GTO | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |