1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, both 1976 Ferrari 400 and 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (279 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 400 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |
