1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 24 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348. 2012 Ford F-350 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. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 348 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 132 L |
