1989 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul 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 214 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 391 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. 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, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1962 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 328 GTS | Consul |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 40 L |
