1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 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 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1996 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 115 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 348 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 3707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |
