1985 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1974 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 405 kg more than 1974 Maserati Bora.
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, 1974 Maserati Bora (470 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. (289 Nm). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1974 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 328 GTS | Bora |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 4718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
