1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1945 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Ford Taunus would be higher. 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) has 236 more horse power than 1945 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1945 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 443 kg more than 1945 Ford Taunus. 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.
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1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1945 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 328 GTS | Taunus |
Year Released | 1988 | 1945 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2390 mm |