1986 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,318 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. (200 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 427 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 328 GTS | 88 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 5318 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3110 mm |