1956 Chrysler C vs. 1988 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chrysler C (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler C should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler C weights approximately 415 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 348. 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, 1956 Chrysler C (560 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler C | 1988 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | C | 348 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5801 cc | 3404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2460 mm |
