1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare

To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 288 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Volare. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (333 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Ferrari GTO 1975 Plymouth Volare
Make Ferrari Plymouth
Model GTO Volare
Year Released 1984 1975
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2927 cc 5210 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 400 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 496 Nm 333 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1542 kg
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2870 mm


 

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