1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Volvo 240 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 189 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 97 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 240. (139 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 328 GTS | 240 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 58 L |
