1993 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car. (365 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (679 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ferrari 512 TR. (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ferrari 512 TR.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ferrari 512 TR | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 512 TR | 442 Indy Pace Car |
Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 7467 cc |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 365 HP |
Torque | 501 Nm | 679 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 108 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |