1984 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1971 Ford 17
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford 17 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 180 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 198 kg more than 1971 Ford 17. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford 17. (112 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1971 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 328 GTS | 17 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1850 cc | 1498 cc |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1075 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 87 L |
