1962 Maserati Tipo 64 vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Maserati Tipo 64. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Maserati Tipo 64 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati Tipo 64 (317 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati Tipo 64 should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1962 Maserati Tipo 64.

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. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1962 Maserati Tipo 64 has manual transmission. 1962 Maserati Tipo 64 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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