1992 Ferrari 456M vs. 1984 Ferrari GTO

To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456M is newer by 8 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456M (437 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari GTO. (400 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 60 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 456M.

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, 1992 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari GTO. (496 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari GTO. 1992 Ferrari 456M 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. 1992 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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