1990 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 379 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 328 GTS | Torino |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 87 L |
