2008 Ferrari F430 vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88
To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 would be higher. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88. (375 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2008 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (638 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari F430. (466 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari F430 | 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | F430 | Delta 88 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 6965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 466 Nm | 638 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3130 mm |
