1969 Ferrari 365 GTB vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,318 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. (200 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB.
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, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB. (431 Nm). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB | 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 365 GTB | 88 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 5318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 347 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3110 mm |
