1987 Ferrari GTO vs. 2012 Lancia Thema

To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari GTO. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 755 kg more than 1987 Ferrari 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, 1987 Ferrari GTO (904 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Thema. (630 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Thema. 2012 Lancia Thema has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Lancia Thema will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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