1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 896 kg more than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Expedition |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 2651 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3327 mm |