1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 40 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 438 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 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 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
Model | Vista Cruiser | F-150 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3670 mm |