2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. (260 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena.
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 KS 360 Modena (773 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. (502 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | KS 360 Modena | 442 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3572 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 773 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 108 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2850 mm |
