2008 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 645 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | E | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |
