2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.

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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford ST 460 has manual transmission. 2000 Ford ST 460 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford ST 460 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Make Ford Oldsmobile
Model ST 460 Ninety-Eight
Year Released 2000 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 5736 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 460 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 6150 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 178 Nm 380 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 5900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 3230 mm