1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. 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 Vista Cruiser (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3670 mm |
