1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 14 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 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 745 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 288 GTO | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 3378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
