1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1989 Ford Escort
To start off, 1989 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS 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 196 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Escort.
Because 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1989 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 328 GTS | Escort |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 54 L |
