1974 Ford Maverick vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 730 kg more than 1974 Ford Maverick. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Maverick. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Maverick. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1974 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1974 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Maverick | 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Maverick | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3080 mm |