1970 Buick GS vs. 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 357 kg more than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | GS | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |
