1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 2000 Lexus IS
To start off, 2000 Lexus IS 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 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 242 more horse power than 2000 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lexus IS weights approximately 175 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus IS. 2000 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 2000 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
Model | 288 GTO | IS |
Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |