1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 275 kg more than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2930 mm |
