1981 Ferrari 308 vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 308 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 330 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 308.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 308. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1981 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1981 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 308 | 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 308 | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 5735 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 | 260 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 | 1280 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2960 mm |
