1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1999 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1999 Pontiac GTO is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac GTO. (144 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 307 kg more than 1999 Pontiac GTO. 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 Testarossa (490 Nm) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac GTO. (203 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac GTO. 1999 Pontiac GTO has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Pontiac GTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 1999 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | Testarossa | GTO |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2398 cc |
Horse Power | 386 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 203 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1199 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |