1999 Ford Focus vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1999 Ford Focus is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1999 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 605 kg more than 1999 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Focus. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Focus | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Focus | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3030 mm |
