1984 Austin Maestro vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB

To start off, both 1984 Austin Maestro and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,850 cc, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1984 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB weights approximately 348 kg more than 1984 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Austin Maestro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (260 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Maestro.

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