1985 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1994 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1994 Ford Falcon. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 295 kg more than 1994 Ford Falcon. 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, 1994 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. (289 Nm). This means 1994 Ford Falcon 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 | 1994 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 328 GTS | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
