2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 348 kg more than 2001 Ferrari 360.
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, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 360 | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 360 | 98 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3573 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3210 mm |
