1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 17 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 3,404 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (162 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 184 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, 1988 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (250 Nm). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 348 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 79 L |
