1952 Ferrari 342 America vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 342 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 342 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 535 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 342 America.
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. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 342 America has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 342 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 342 America | 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 342 America | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2960 mm |
