1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 would be higher. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (375 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 weights approximately 266 kg more than 2010 Ford Mustang. 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (638 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mustang. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
Model | Delta 88 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6965 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 638 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1603 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2720 mm |