1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (120 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 344 kg more than 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (305 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 400 | 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 400 | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 305 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1486 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |