1989 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1957 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,112 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1957 Ford Thunderbird. (223 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 239 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.
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1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1957 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 328 GTS | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1989 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 5112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2600 mm |