1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,869 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS (289 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. (278 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Bel Air | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3869 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2350 mm |
