2009 Ferrari 456M vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 456M is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 245 kg more than 2009 Ferrari 456M.
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, 2009 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 456M | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 456M | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3230 mm |
