1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 7,457 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine.

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. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1965 Ferrari 250 LM 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Make Ferrari Oldsmobile
Model 250 LM Ninety-Eight
Year Released 1965 1971
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3286 cc 7457 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 317 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Length 4100 mm 5900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2400 mm 3230 mm