1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 593 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 74 L |
