1989 Ferrari 348 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 348 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri 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 187 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 349 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 348 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 348 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 58 L |
