1990 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1955 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 85 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1400. 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, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (310 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1955 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 328 GTS | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
