1985 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1978 Ford Capri
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 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri 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 183 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 805 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (125 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 1978 Ford Capri 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. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 328 GTS | Capri |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2570 mm |
