1991 Ford Mustang vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1991 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 675 kg more than 1991 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Mustang | 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mustang | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3230 mm |
