1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Renown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Renown 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 1949 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Renown weights approximately 7 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Renown. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
| Model | 328 GTS | Renown |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1949 |
| 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 | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |
