1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 245 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (491 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari GTO | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | GTO | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1585 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2830 mm |
