1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 2004 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 315 kg more than 2004 Ford Falcon. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari GTO | 2004 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | GTO | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1515 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
