1986 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 262 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ferrari | Riley |
| Model | 328 GTS | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 263 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 59 L |
