1984 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1979 Ford LTD

To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 413 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS.

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 Ford LTD (332 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. (265 Nm). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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