1998 Ford Royale vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 1998 Ford Royale is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Royale. (173 Nm). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Royale. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Royale has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Royale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Royale | 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Royale | Aurora |
Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 173 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2900 mm |