1984 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 157 kg more than 1984 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. (265 Nm). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 328 GTS | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1850 cc | 3949 cc |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1430 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
