1992 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (133 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang.
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, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Mustang | 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Mustang | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2960 mm |