1987 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline 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 177 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 223 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 328 GTS | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3184 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
