2000 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado

To start off, 2000 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. (385 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 468 kg more than 2000 Ferrari Maranello.

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, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (645 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. (568 Nm). This means 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari Maranello will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ferrari Maranello 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
Make Ferrari Oldsmobile
Model Maranello Toronado
Year Released 2000 1968
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5474 cc 6967 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 485 HP 385 HP
Torque 568 Nm 645 Nm
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 104.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 101 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 2118 kg
Vehicle Length 4560 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 3030 mm


 

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