1996 Ford Windstar vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, both 1996 Ford Windstar and 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1996 Ford Windstar. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Windstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Windstar weights approximately 152 kg more than 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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:
| 1996 Ford Windstar | 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Windstar | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
