1977 Ford LTD vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1977 Ford LTD is newer by 2 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 145 kg more than 1977 Ford LTD.
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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford LTD | 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | LTD | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3230 mm |
