1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 234 kg more than 1983 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 308 | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 308 | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 6596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2960 mm |