1972 Ford Torino vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 336 kg more than 1972 Ford Torino. 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, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Torino has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Torino | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3080 mm |
