1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 543 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Jetfire |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
