1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 947 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1967 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1967 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | GT 40 | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3080 mm |
