1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1978 Fiat Mirafiori
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Mirafiori 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 280 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 155 kg more than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1978 Fiat Mirafiori | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 288 GTO | Mirafiori |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| 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 | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 49 L |
