2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass

To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (120 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (568 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (305 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass.

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