2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 392 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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 @ 5250 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 612 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 515 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3030 mm |
