1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1987 Ferrari GTO
To start off, both 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 and 1987 Ferrari GTO were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari GTO (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1987 Ferrari GTO.
Because 1987 Ferrari GTO is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Ferrari GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Ferrari GTO (904 Nm) has 659 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (245 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1987 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 164 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 904 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1225 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
