1984 Ferrari 328 GTB vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 928 weights approximately 187 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. 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, 1979 Porsche 928 (380 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. (260 Nm). This means 1979 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 328 GTB | 928 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1850 cc | 4664 cc |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1450 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 86 L |