2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,318 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. (200 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 734 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-150. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-150. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1955 Oldsmobile 88 has manual transmission. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | F-150 | 88 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 5318 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3110 mm |