2008 Ford Escape vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2008 Ford Escape is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Ford Escape. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Escape | 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Escape | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
