1984 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,850 cc, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 289 kg more than 1969 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 GTS (265 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 328 GTS | Capri |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1850 cc | 1700 cc |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 141 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 984 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 41 L |