1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 200 kg more than 1985 Ford Fairlane. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari GTO | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | GTO | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2950 mm |
