1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1978 Volvo 260
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 260 weights approximately 77 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 260. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1978 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 328 GTS | 260 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 73 mm |
| 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |
