2009 Ford Taurus vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (109 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 659 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Because 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-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 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus, 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, 2009 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus | 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Taurus | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2960 mm |
