1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina 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 221 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 328 GTS | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |
