1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 21 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 363 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Liberty. 2009 Jeep Liberty 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. 2009 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jeep |
| Model | 348 | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 2270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 51 L |
