1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 23 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1268 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, 2011 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. 2011 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 328 GTS | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 2541 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 125 L |
