1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 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 242 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1979 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. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 348 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 94 L |
