1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 38 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (248 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 855 kg more than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
Model | Cutlass | Expedition |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7462 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3327 mm |