2007 Ford Territory vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 221 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Territory | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Territory | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5032 cc |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3030 mm |