2007 Ford Territory vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 316 kg more than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Territory | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4293 cc |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2960 mm |
