1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 1990 Mitsubishi Magna is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Magna. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 38 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Because 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Magna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Magna. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 1990 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Jetfire | Magna |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
