1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 2004 Ford GT
To start off, 2004 Ford GT is newer by 26 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford GT (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford GT weights approximately 450 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, 2004 Ford GT (679 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 2004 Ford GT | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Mirafiori | GT |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 66 L |
