1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Mustang weights approximately 117 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, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 328 GTS | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 86 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 | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2580 mm |
