1989 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS 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 64 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1583 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 328 GTS | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 72 L |