1984 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
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 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter 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 166 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (73 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 483 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (95 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 328 GTS | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1850 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2340 mm |
