1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, both 1984 Ferrari GTO and 1984 Vauxhall Carlton were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 530 kg more than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. 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 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (135 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari GTO | 1984 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
| Model | GTO | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1300 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |
