1986 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica 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 163 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 163 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 328 GTS | Celica |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
