1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 41 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
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 F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 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 | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3967 mm |
