1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 41 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 94 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | Cutlass | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2838 mm |
