1968 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP) has 185 more horse power than 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. (385 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 633 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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 Oldsmobile Toronado (645 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. (539 Nm). This means 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ferrari |
| Model | Toronado | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6967 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 570 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2118 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2649 mm |
