1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass

To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (266 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 180 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (363 Nm). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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