1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208. 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 208 | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 208 | 98 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3210 mm |
