1989 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1989 Toyota Cressida
To start off, both 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS and 1989 Toyota Cressida were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 144 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Cressida. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 304 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Cressida. (142 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Cressida. 1989 Toyota Cressida 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. 1989 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1989 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 328 GTS | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
