1985 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 115 kg more than 1985 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (381 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. (289 Nm). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 328 GTS | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 381 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3080 mm |