1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 22 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 588 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, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer 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. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari 348 | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 348 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3404 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1826 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2888 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 85 L |