1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1978 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1978 Renault Alpine is newer by 14 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP) has 153 more horse power than 1978 Renault Alpine. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault Alpine.
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, 1964 Ferrari GTO (255 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Alpine. (204 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari GTO | 1978 Renault Alpine | |
Make | Ferrari | Renault |
Model | GTO | Alpine |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 255 Nm | 204 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |