1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 262 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (289 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari GTO | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | GTO | Cortina |
Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 289 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |