1989 Ferrari 348 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 348 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1988 Ford Falcon. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 348 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 348 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |
