1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 332 kg more than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Thunderbird | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1606 kg | 1938 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3230 mm |
