1975 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Escort | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3080 mm |
