1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 18 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 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 75 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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 348 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 4758 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 135 L |
