1988 Austin Maestro vs. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, both 1988 Austin Maestro and 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1988 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 358 kg more than 1988 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Austin Maestro, 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, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Austin Maestro | 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Maestro | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 74 L |
