1970 Ford 17 vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 860 kg more than 1970 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 17 | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | 17 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3230 mm |