1958 Ford Prefect vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 990 kg more than 1958 Ford Prefect. 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, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Prefect | 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Prefect | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3030 mm |