1984 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1987 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1987 Ferrari GTO is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari GTO. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 715 kg more than 1987 Ferrari GTO. 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, 1987 Ferrari GTO (904 Nm) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville 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. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 De Tomaso Deauville | 1987 Ferrari GTO | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
Model | Deauville | GTO |
Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 904 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 70.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1225 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |