1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari GTO | 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | GTO | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
