2005 Ford Focus vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 520 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Focus | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3030 mm |
