1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari 348 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 92 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 250 kg more than 1990 Ferrari 348.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ferrari 348. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 348 | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 348 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
