1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Oldsmobile Aerotech
To start off, 1987 Oldsmobile Aerotech is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 499 kg more than 1987 Oldsmobile Aerotech.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1987 Oldsmobile Aerotech | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Mustang | Aerotech |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1060 mm |