1984 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1984 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, both 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS and 1984 Nissan 300 ZX were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX. (171 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 187 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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (265 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX. (234 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1984 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 328 GTS | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1850 cc | 2958 cc |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 234 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1460 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |