1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1977 Ferrari Dino is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 281 kg more than 1977 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (381 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari Dino | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Dino | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2960 mm |
