1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 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 (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 670 kg more than 1959 Austin A 55. 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 (373 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | A 55 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3030 mm |
