1985 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster 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.
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1985 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 328 GTS | 400 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
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 | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |