1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1990 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 348 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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 348 (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1990 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 348 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 95 L |
