1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Because 1981 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 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor, 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, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Meteor |
Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |