1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1984 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 2 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 624 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (230 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1984 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 75 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 496 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1830 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
