1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 39 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 892 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | Cutlass | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3023 mm |
