1985 Citroen CX vs. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, both 1985 Citroen CX and 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1985 Citroen CX. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 410 kg more than 1985 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Citroen CX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS (289 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen CX. (206 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen CX | 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | CX | 328 GTS |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 289 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2350 mm |