2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 203 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang.
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 Mustang (326 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (279 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mustang | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2960 mm |
