1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (267 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 381 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang 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 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 328 GTS | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 5753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 73 L |
