1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 35 kg more than 1991 Ford Falcon.
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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | Cutlass | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2800 mm |
