1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, both 1971 Ford GT 70 and 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1173 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70.
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. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford GT 70 has manual transmission. 1971 Ford GT 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford GT 70 | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | GT 70 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1938 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3230 mm |
