1985 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. 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 202 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 870 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS (289 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 328 GTS | Cortina |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 115 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 258 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2570 mm |