1989 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 2007 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2007 Mazda B2300 is newer by 18 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 124 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 85 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B2300. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | 2007 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | 328 GTS | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 62 L |
