1990 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 357 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, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1980 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 328 GTS | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2910 mm |
