1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort 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 150 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 488 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1970 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 328 GTS | Escort |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 41 L |
