1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (222 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 348 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2930 mm |
