1995 Ferrari F355 vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 440 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari F355. (364 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari F355. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari F355 | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | F355 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3030 mm |