1968 Ferrari 330 vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 512 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm). This means 1968 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1968 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1968 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 330 | 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 330 | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 380 Nm |
| 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 | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3080 mm |
