1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 388 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (386 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Mustang | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Mustang | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4655 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3230 mm |