1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rover P5 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 148 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 457 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. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 328 GTS | P5 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 54 L |
