1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 585 kg more than 1997 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari F355. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1997 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1997 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ferrari F355 | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | F355 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3230 mm |