1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 4 kg more than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT.
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, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1970 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 365 GT | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 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 | 1610 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2960 mm |