1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 422 kg more than 1988 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 456M | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 74 L |
