1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 25 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 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 259 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-250. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 288 GTO | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 115 L |
