1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 249 kg more than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa.
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 Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | Testarossa | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 386 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3030 mm |