1990 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1992 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1992 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 112 kg more than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS. 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, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (414 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1992 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 328 GTS | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
