1979 Ford Fiesta vs. 1996 Oldsmobile SS

To start off, 1996 Oldsmobile SS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile SS (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile SS should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fiesta.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1996 Oldsmobile SS (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fiesta. (65 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fiesta. 1996 Oldsmobile SS has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Oldsmobile SS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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