1989 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1949 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1949 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1949 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 187 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1949 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Ferrari | GAZ |
| Model | 328 GTS | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
