1987 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1987 Ford Tempo
To start off, both 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS and 1987 Ford Tempo were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 181 more horse power than 1987 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 168 kg more than 1987 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Tempo. 1987 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1987 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 328 GTS | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3184 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2540 mm |
