2006 Morgan Aero vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2006 Morgan Aero is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan Aero (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Aero should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 645 kg more than 2006 Morgan Aero.
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 Morgan Aero (448 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Morgan Aero | 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Morgan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Aero | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3030 mm |
