1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2010 Ford F-150

To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 417 kg more than 1975 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 2010 Ford F-150
Make Oldsmobile Ford
Model Ninety-Eight F-150
Year Released 1975 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5735 cc 4600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 160 HP 292 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 433 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1935 kg 2352 kg
Vehicle Length 5900 mm 5885 mm
Wheelbase Size 3230 mm 3670 mm


 

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