1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 45 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 365 GT4.
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. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 | 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 365 GT4 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3230 mm |