1990 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1979 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 540 kg more than 1990 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, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS. 1979 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1979 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 328 GTS | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
