1958 Ford 17 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 625 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford 17 has manual transmission. 1958 Ford 17 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford 17 | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | 17 | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 6596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2960 mm |