1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1479 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
Model | 288 GTO | Discovery |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 86 L |