1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 1980 Ford Limited
To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Limited. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Limited would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 80 kg more than 1980 Ford Limited.
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. 1980 Ford Limited 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. 1980 Ford Limited will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari GTO | 1980 Ford Limited | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | GTO | Limited |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1750 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2910 mm |
