1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 2008 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 442 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, 2008 Ford Mustang (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 2008 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 328 GTS | Mustang |
Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 61 L |