1957 Ford Popular vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1162 kg more than 1957 Ford Popular. 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Popular | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Popular | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3030 mm |