1989 Ferrari 348 vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 348 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 239 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century. 1969 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 348 | 1969 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 348 | Century |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
