1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 401 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon 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 | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 328 GTS | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 62 L |
