1978 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1987 Ferrari GTO

To start off, 1987 Ferrari GTO is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari GTO (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 575 kg more than 1987 Ferrari GTO.

Because 1978 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ferrari GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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 662 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. (242 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. 1978 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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