1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 19 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 499 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150. 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, 2009 Ford E-150 (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 348. (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 348. 2009 Ford E-150 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. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 348 | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 348 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 132 L |
