1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 578 kg more than 1976 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Dodge |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Ram |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3569 mm |
