1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 650 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 208 | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 208 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 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 | 1285 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3230 mm |