2000 Fiat Coupe vs. 1984 Ford GT
To start off, 2000 Fiat Coupe is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford GT would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Coupe. (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 50 kg more than 1984 Ford GT.
Because 1984 Ford GT 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 1984 Ford GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Coupe, 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, 1984 Ford GT (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Coupe. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Coupe | 1984 Ford GT | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | GT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1746 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
