2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 255 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 550 | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3080 mm |
