1995 Ferrari F55 vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F55 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F55 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F55 should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F55.
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, 1995 Ferrari F55 (759 Nm) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. (407 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Oldsmobile 98.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari F55 | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | F55 | 98 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5320 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 407 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1740 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3210 mm |