2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 340 kg more than 2003 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, both vehicles can yield 373 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2003 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2003 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 360 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |
