1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 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 164 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 27 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
Model | 328 GTS | 505 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2910 mm |