1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1964 Honda S500
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S500 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 232 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 593 kg more than 1964 Honda S500. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1964 Honda S500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 328 GTS | S500 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| 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 | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 40 L |
