2001 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 2001 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Oldsmobile 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari Maranello | 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Maranello | 88 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3110 mm |
