1988 BMW 524 vs. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 82 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 524 | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
