1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1951 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,404 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1951 Ford Taunus. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 1951 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 348 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
