1987 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 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) has 203 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 427 kg more than 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 328 GTS | 109 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3184 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
