1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1948 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster 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 @ 7000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1948 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 103 kg more than 1948 Triumph Roadster. 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, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1948 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
| Model | 328 GTS | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1948 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
