1989 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1981 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1981 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 127 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fairlane. 1981 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1981 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 328 GTS | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |