1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 411 kg more than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | Cutlass | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2021 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4912 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2888 mm |
