1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1996 Ford Aspire
To start off, both 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight and 1996 Ford Aspire 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 139 more horse power than 1996 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 610 kg more than 1996 Ford Aspire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Aspire. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Aspire has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Aspire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1996 Ford Aspire | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
Model | Eighty-Eight | Aspire |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2310 mm |