1987 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 423 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 328 GTS | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3184 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 38 L |
