1971 Checker Aerobus vs. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Checker Aerobus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Checker Aerobus would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1971 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1971 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1132 kg more than 1988 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, 1971 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Checker Aerobus | 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Checker | Ferrari |
| Model | Aerobus | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2360 mm |
