1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 (231 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 170 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420.
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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 (327 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
Model | 420 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 327 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3030 mm |