1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 1972 Fiat 130

To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 258 kg more than 1972 Fiat 130. 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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130. 1972 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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