1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2011 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2011 Ford Mustang is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 318 kg more than 2011 Ford Mustang.
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, 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mustang. (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mustang. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2011 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
Model | Vista Cruiser | Mustang |
Year Released | 1974 | 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 | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 379 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1627 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2720 mm |