1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 73 kg more than 2012 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (409 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon. 2012 Ford Falcon 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. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari GTO | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | GTO | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1757 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2838 mm |
