2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z9. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z9 weights approximately 461 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z9. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Z9 | 288 GTO |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2560 mm |
