1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 684 kg more than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Cadillac |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5662 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3302 mm |
