1994 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 375 kg more than 1994 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1994 Ferrari 512 TR has manual transmission. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 512 TR | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5736 cc |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3080 mm |
