1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 345 kg more than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
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, both vehicles can yield 326 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Fairlane | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
