2006 Ford GT vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2006 Ford GT is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 105 kg more than 2006 Ford GT.
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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2006 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford GT | 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | GT | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2960 mm |
