2006 Ford Expedition vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 175 kg more than 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Expedition | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2820 mm |
