1991 Ferrari 348 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ferrari 348 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 55 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 61 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968. 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, 1991 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari 348 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 348 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 92 L |
