1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 348.
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, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 348 | 88 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3110 mm |
