1984 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. (237 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 242 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. (265 Nm). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 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. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 328 GTS | 500 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1850 cc | 4972 cc |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1515 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 90 L |
