1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1959 Ford Galaxie

To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Galaxie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Galaxie would be higher. At 5,436 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 575 kg more than 1988 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. 1959 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Ford Galaxie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Ferrari 328 GTS 1959 Ford Galaxie
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 328 GTS Galaxie
Year Released 1988 1959
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3185 cc 5436 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 270 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1273 kg 1848 kg
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 3000 mm


 

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