1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 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 216 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1988 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 348 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
