1995 Ferrari F355 vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 255 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F355.
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, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari F355. (364 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari F355. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari F355 | 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | F355 | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3080 mm |