1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 7 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 408 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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk 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 | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 328 GTS | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 54 L |
