1987 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Crown weights approximately 77 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown. 1978 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 328 GTS | Crown |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3184 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |