1992 Ferrari 348 vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 348 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 70 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 348 | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ferrari | Riley |
| Model | 348 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 59 L |
