1989 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1978 Ford LTD

To start off, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 517 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Ferrari 328 GTS 1978 Ford LTD
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 328 GTS LTD
Year Released 1989 1978
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3186 cc 5763 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 267 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 525 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1273 kg 1790 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 3080 mm


 

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