1986 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk 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 170 more horse power than 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 77 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk. (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk. 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
Make | Ferrari | Studebaker |
Model | 328 GTS | Silver Hawk |
Year Released | 1986 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 3050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 111 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 68 L |