1984 Ferrari 328 GTB vs. 1974 Ford Capri

To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB weights approximately 118 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri. 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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (260 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (236 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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