1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 1975 Toyota Century
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 348 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Century weights approximately 300 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ferrari 348 (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 348 | 1975 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 348 | Century |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1765 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 |
