2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 65 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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (375 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2001 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2001 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 360 | 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 360 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3030 mm |
