1970 AC 428 vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass

To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AC 428 (298 HP) has 173 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 90 kg more than 1970 AC 428.

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 AC 428 (640 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (305 Nm). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1970 AC 428 has manual transmission. 1970 AC 428 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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