1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 250 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 475 kg more than 1971 Porsche 917.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 328 GTS | 917 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 798 kg |
