1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 785 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (373 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Ranchero | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Ranchero | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 5736 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1710 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2960 mm |