2005 Marcos TSO vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (400 HP) has 217 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (183 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 670 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
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 Marcos TSO (534 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2005 Marcos TSO has manual transmission. 2005 Marcos TSO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TSO | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Marcos | Oldsmobile |
| Model | TSO | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 183 HP |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3030 mm |
