1981 Ferrari 308 vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 308 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 465 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, 1981 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 308 | 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 308 | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2850 mm |
