1984 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 28 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1378 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. (265 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. 2012 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 328 GTS | Expedition |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1850 cc | 5400 cc |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 494 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 2651 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 127 L |