2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestyle is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 570 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Because 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (282 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestyle | 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Freestyle | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3030 mm |
