2005 Ford GT vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 418 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (133 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 141 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (325 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford GT | 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | GT | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 551 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 325 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2960 mm |