1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 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 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 255 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 288 GTO | Mustang |
Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 59 L |