1990 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 2011 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2011 Ford Fusion is newer by 21 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, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2011 Ford Fusion. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Fusion weights approximately 217 kg more than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Because 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Fusion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Fusion. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS | 2011 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 328 GTS | Fusion |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 66 L |
