1968 AMC AMX vs. 1990 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 348 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 AMC AMX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 AMC AMX would be higher. At 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX.
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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 348. (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 348. 1968 AMC AMX has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 AMC AMX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1990 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | AMX | 348 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
