1985 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1985 Ferrari 208
To start off, both 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS and 1985 Ferrari 208 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 53 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 208. (217 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 545 kg more than 1985 Ferrari 208. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1985 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 328 GTS | 208 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
