1989 Ferrari 348 vs. 1976 Ford LTD

To start off, 1989 Ferrari 348 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 415 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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 348. 1976 Ford LTD 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. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Ferrari 348 1976 Ford LTD
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 348 LTD
Year Released 1989 1976
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3405 cc 5762 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 295 HP 0 HP
Torque 323 Nm 515 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1465 kg 1880 kg
Vehicle Length 4240 mm 5180 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1170 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 3080 mm


 

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