1987 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1980 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 3,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 143 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Carlton.
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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1987 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1980 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | 328 GTS | Carlton |
Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3184 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |