1999 Ferrari F399 vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F399 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F399 (750 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 485 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F399 should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1509 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F399.
Because 1999 Ferrari F399 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Ferrari F399. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F399. (373 Nm). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F399.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F399 | 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | F399 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 606 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 91 L |
