1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,318 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. (200 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1998 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (363 Nm). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Mondial | 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mondial | 88 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3184 cc | 5318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1700 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3110 mm |
