2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 Fiat Ducato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | Ducato | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3230 mm |