2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 735 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Drifter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Drifter | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Drifter | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5736 cc |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1790 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3030 mm |