1988 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1987 Ferrari GTO

To start off, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari GTO. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 360 kg more than 1987 Ferrari GTO. 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, 1987 Ferrari GTO (904 Nm) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa.

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