1998 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta (321 HP) has 161 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 535 kg more than 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta.
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, 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta (426 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta has manual transmission. 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | De Tomaso | Oldsmobile |
Model | Mangusta | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 426 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3230 mm |