2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2001 Ford TE-50 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford TE-50 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford TE-50 should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 269 kg more than 2001 Ford TE-50.
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, 2001 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford TE-50 has manual transmission. 2001 Ford TE-50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford TE-50 | 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | TE-50 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3230 mm |
