1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. (239 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1122 kg more than 1984 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, 1998 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. (265 Nm). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Turbo | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Turbo | 328 GTS |
Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1850 cc |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 265 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 73.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1273 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 74 L |