1996 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1996 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 19 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, 1996 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari Maranello 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 255 kg more than 1996 Ferrari Maranello.
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, 1996 Ferrari Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari Maranello 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.
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1996 Ferrari Maranello | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | Maranello | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 478 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |