2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 632 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (435 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Expedition | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |
