1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 35 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 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (248 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 40 kg more than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | Cutlass | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2920 mm |
