1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (109 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 371 kg more than 1988 Ford Mustang. 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, 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Mustang | 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mustang | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2960 mm |
