2005 Ford GT vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-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 428 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 171 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | GT | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 551 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3030 mm |
