1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 502 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 330.
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, 1966 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 330 | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 330 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3965 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3230 mm |