1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1977 ZIL 117
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1485 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 348. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 1977 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Ferrari | ZIL |
| Model | 348 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3310 mm |
