2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
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, 2004 Ford Mustang (529 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. (407 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Oldsmobile 98.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mustang | 98 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3210 mm |
