1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2029 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3967 mm |
