1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford F-150 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 457 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150.
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, 1999 Ford F-150 (393 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 1999 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford F-150 | 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | F-150 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 3030 mm |
