2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 31 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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 205 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Five Hundred | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3230 mm |