1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton 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 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1995 Vauxhall Carlton. (355 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1995 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 375 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, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1995 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | 288 GTO | Carlton |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 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 | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2740 mm |