1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1996 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1996 Ford Escort. (112 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 660 kg more than 1996 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1996 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Escort |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
