1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 488 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger. 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5171 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3193 mm |
