1967 Ford Fairlane vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Fairlane (202 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 477 kg more than 1967 Ford Fairlane.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Fairlane | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Fairlane | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3230 mm |