1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 648 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | Jetfire |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2850 mm |
