2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | F430 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4309 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3030 mm |
