1990 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1984 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Mustang 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 182 more horse power than 1984 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 88 kg more than 1984 Ford Mustang. 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1984 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 328 GTS | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
