1991 Ferrari 348 vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 1991 Ferrari 348 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 335 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Century. (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari 348 | 1970 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 348 | Century |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 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 | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2870 mm |
