1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 1989 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1989 Holden Commodore is newer by 5 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1989 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 520 kg more than 1989 Holden Commodore. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Commodore.

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