2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. (260 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 612 | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 612 | 442 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 587 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2850 mm |