1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1977 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Volare.
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 @ 4200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 1977 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
| Model | 348 | Volare |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
